“Don’t curse. Lovely girls do not have foul mouths.” — My great-grandmother
To anyone who knew her, from neighbors to friends, acquaintances to relatives, my maternal grandmother’s mother was known as srey krub leak (the virtuous woman). Great-grandma was warm, gentle and loving. And she was kind to everyone. She also had impeccable manners and etiquettes.
Several basic etiquettes and advice from great-grandmother Yâng:
Neatness brings content.
Chew your food quietly. No slurping, especially when eating noodles.
A woman does not rustle her skirt and drag her feet when she walks.
Do not partake in rumors/gossip.
A woman does not talk/laugh loudly.
Do not eat/drink while walking.
Learn people’s names.
When visiting someone, do not show up empty-handed.
A woman does not show her teeth when she smiles.
Always strive to be pleasant.
Be generous according to the situation.
On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge marched into Phnom Penh triumphantly. A few weeks later, my great-grandmother would be killed along with two of her daughters. She was in her early 70s.
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